Interconnection
FreeSpeak II Base can be connected to a range of intercom systems. Click/touch here to view.
- Clear-Com Encore and RTS (2-wire cabled partyline systems)
- DX210 (2-wire/4-wire systems)
- Eclipse (digital matrix systems)
- HelixNet (digital partyline)
- Two-way radio systems
- FreeSpeak II Base can be connected to another FreeSpeak II Base station in order to share Channels between two Bases, increasing the range of your system.
How do I connect FreeSpeak II Base to other intercom devices?
When connecting FreeSpeak II Base to other intercom devices, the general process is the same, though there are details that change according to device type. As a general guideline you need to:
- Configure the relevant interface (port) settings (see below)
- Connect the device with CAT5 or microphone cable:
- Adjust audio levels as required.
Connecting 2-wire equipment
When connecting 2-wire equipment the following functions should be taken into consideration:
- Auto-null. Note Every time equipment is changed on a 2-wire interface (port) you should run auto-null.
- Enable/disable the partyline power. Do this in Ports/2-Wire. Default setting: Disabled.
- Enable/disable Line termination. Note The line should only be terminated once on interconnected devices, do not terminate on more than one piece of equipment. Default setting: Disabled.
These functions can be set either in the 2-wire port settings page of the Core Configuration Manager (CCM) or from the front panel screens on the Base Station.
Connecting to 4-wire equipment
When connecting to 4-wire equipment the following need to be taken into account:
- To minimize noise, use screened (shielded) cable when connecting 4-wire ports.
- Pin-out configuration (mode) can be set on all FreeSpeak II Base 4-wire interfaces. This is a software switch that switches the configuration of the pins on the RJ45 etherCON connectors, according to the device you are connecting to. Default setting: To Matrix. See Port Function.